At Staten Island University Hospital, our physicians have earned a reputation
for excellence and innovation in education,
research and patient care. Our doctors are
renowned in their fields and lead
exceptional teams of nurses, technicians,
clinicians and support staff that deliver
advanced, compassionate care
to their patients.

Staten Island University Hospital provides complete medical
and surgical services in inpatient and outpatient
settings at both our North and South site locations.
Read on to learn more about the full range of
services offered at SIUH, including
locations, contact information
and descriptions of programs.

At Staten Island University Hospital, we strive to provide
the best health care for our patients. We also seek
to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
That’s why we provide many helpful
resources for patients and visitors
to help them navigate our
hospital with ease.

Would you like to visit someone who is a patient at Staten Island University Hospital? If so, we welcome you. Family and friends
can play a key role in the healing process
for patients. You can serve as a
companion, advocate and be a
participant in their care.

Staten Island University Hospital is part of the Staten Island community. In addition to providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, we educate our
neighbors by sponsoring
health-related community
events and support groups.

Providing quality health care for our patients is our greatest priority.
In order to do this, our hospital family is committed
to the education of our medical caregivers.
We provide accredited training and
educational programs for physicians, nurses,
allied health professionals and technicians.

Bariatric Surgery - Steps to Surgery

Attend Information Seminar

Our center offers twice monthly patient information seminars where you will be educated on the types of surgery performed, the risks and benefits, and the pre-operative process to get to surgery. At these seminars you will be given an application. You will also have the opportunity to speak with the surgeons and team.

Application

Our application consists of basic demographic data as well as current height and weight, medical and surgical history, diet history, and current medications. Once the application has been reviewed by our team and if it is determined that you meet the basic criteria, you will be contacted with an appointment for our Education Session.

Education Session

Each applicant found to meet the basic criteria will be scheduled for a group educational session. These sessions will be conducted by our Nurse Practitioner and Nutritionist. They will include the following items:

Height, weight, blood pressure, and BMI are measured.

Education session materials and Program Booklet are given to the patient.

A description of the main principles of surgical weight loss.

A discussion of the procedures offered with advantages and disadvantages of each.

The pre-operative requirements including appropriate consultations and laboratory evaluations.

Post-operative follow-up program.

Surgical Consultation

At the consultation, you will meet with the surgeon to discuss the surgery and undergo a history & physical examination. You must bring a support person with you (over the age of 18) to the consultation.

Nutrition Evaluation

You will meet with our Nutritionist for a one-on-one consultation. You will discuss your current nutritional status, dietary patterns, and recommended diet after surgery.

Pre-Operative Evaluations & Support Group Meetings

All patients will undergo a thorough pre-operative evaluation process. Some of the required evaluations include:

Psychological Evaluation

Bloodwork

Gastrointestinal Evaluation including upper endoscopy with biopsy for H. pylori

Pulmonary Evaluation which may include a sleep study to test for obstructive sleep apnea

Cardiac Evaluation which may include EKG, echocardiogram, and/or stress test

Abdominal Ultrasound to evaluate for gallbladder disease and liver size

Nicotine Screening (if applicable)

Attend at least two Support Group Meetings prior to surgery

Other clearances may be required if indicated by your medical history or results from the above testing

Insurance Authorization

Once you have met with the surgeon, nutritionist, psychologist, had your bloodwork done, and have met insurance requirements, we will submit for insurance authorization.

Pre-Operative Consultation

You will meet with the surgeon, nurse practitioner and nutritionist. At this time, you will review the procedure, risks and benefits, and sign consent. You will also be given your prescriptions for post-op medications as well as requisitions for any postoperative testing, if required.

Pre-Operative Class

Once you have been scheduled for surgery you will be scheduled for a pre-operative class. This class will focus on the expected inpatient course while hospitalized including the expected length of stay, pain control, mobilization, diet, discharge planning, and a tour of the surgical floor.

Pre-Admission Surgical Testing (PAST)

All patients are required to go to PAST. At PAST you will undergo routine bloodwork, urinalysis, chest x-ray, and EKG. You will also undergo a brief physical examination.

Surgery

The surgery will take between 1 and 3 hours depending on the procedure. Your expected hospital stay will be between 24 and 48 hours.